The silver-haired elder narrowed her eyes. "So you're saying she's not your girlfriend?"
Wen Xue smiled faintly. "If you want her to marry me now, then no—I won't claim her as my girlfriend."
The elders fell silent.
His answer wasn't clear. Not really. He hadn't confirmed anything, but he also hadn't denied everything.
There was a long pause before the long-bearded elder let out a quiet sigh.
"This isn't the time to push," he said at last. "Let her go for now."
The others exchanged glances, then gave reluctant nods.
Wen Xue stepped aside and looked at Gu Jin.
"Come on," he said gently.
Gu Jin, without another word, walked beside him, and together they left the hall, leaving behind four very confused, slightly frustrated elders and a quiet pressure that still lingered in the air.
As soon as they were far enough from the elder hall, Gu Jin turned her head slightly and looked at Wen Xue.
